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bust 'em up

Meaning: laugh really hard

Pronunciation: bust-em-UP
emotions intermediate

Meaning

laugh really hard
crack up completely
break down laughing

Examples

"Dat story made me bust 'em up"

"We was busting 'em up all night"

"His dancing made everyone bust 'em up"

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What does "bust 'em up" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"bust 'em up" means "laugh really hard" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

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"bust 'em up" is pronounced "bust-em-UP". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

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Example: "Dat story made me bust 'em up"

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